Louis van Gaal has outlined his ambitions for United after finally being appointed as the new boss at Old Trafford. The Dutchman takes the reins from Ryan Giggs, who had been caretaker after David Moyes' exit. Giggs stays on as No 2.
Ryan Giggs has retired as a player at Manchester United bringing down the curtain on a glittering career which has spanned almost a quarter of a century. He will now concentrate on his new role as Louis van Gaal's No 2.
United confirmed the appointment of Louis van Gaal as their new manager on Monday. You can read the full statements from the club here.
Ryan Giggs has penned an open letter to all Manchester United fans after announcing his retirement from football. Read the full statement here.
This Golden Years special focuses on Ryan Giggs as the Welsh great announces he will retire from football.
Following David Moyes' disastrous season in charge of Manchester United, it has been confirmed that the next manager will not be afforded a banner.
SIMON JONES' TRANSFER COLUMN: Manchester United and Arsenal have been told they can sign Cesc Fabregas if they are willing to offer £45million. United failed in a similar bid last year with the 27-year-old Barcelona midfielder keen to stay at the Camp Nou.
Peter Scudamore's position as Premier League chief executive took a blow after Prime Minister David Cameron hit out.
Andres Iniesta believes Barcelona face a summer of upheaval after suffering La Liga heartbreak in the title decider with Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona have made fresh enquiries about Manchester City target Mehdi Benatia. The 27-year-old Roma defender is valued at £25million.
Bacary Sagna is expected to arrive at Manchester City on Monday to hold formal talks with the Barclays Premier League champions.
James Milner wants to leave Manchester City, with Arsenal interested in landing the midfielder this summer.
SAM CUNNINGHAM: As star names from across the globe gear up for the glitzy World Cup in Brazil next month, spare a thought for the top names who have been left behind.
Rennes striker Paul-Georges Ntep scored one of the most audacious goals ever seen on the final day of the French Ligue 1 season - but was it the ultimate act of showboating or disrespectful gamesmanship?
Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked England to World Cup in 2003, has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the season.
Kasper Schmeichel has agreed a new four-year contract with Leicester. The highly-rated goalkeeper is expected to sign this week.
Paul Lambert will stay at Aston Villa after talks with American owner Randy Lerner in New York - despite the club being up for sale for £200million.
Wojciech Szczesny has been pictured with his FA Cup medal and hugging the famous trophy despite not playing a single second in the FA Cup this season.
Snapped by forward Lukas Podolski, Gunners team-mates Jack Wilshere, Thomas Vermaelen, Wojciech Sczcsesny and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were all caught on camera fast asleep.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Arsene Wenger is a gambler. Each week he places a bet that his Arsenal team will be able to win a match the hardest way possible.
Santi Cazorla became the latest footballer to commemorate his FA Cup moment by nabbing one of the pitchside photographer's cameras to capture the special occasion.
MARTIN KEOWN: After the players had finished spraying Arsene Wenger with champagne, I went down on to the pitch to say my congratulations.
Danny Cipriani is ready primed and ready to make his long-awaited England comeback next month. The Sale Sharks star was pictured looking focused in training with Stuart Lancaster's side on Monday ahead of their international against the Barbarians on June 1.
Tom Youngs and Salesi Ma'afu have traded blows once more following their scrap during Northampton Saints' 21-20 victory over fierce local rivals Leicester Tigers. The pair were involved in a punch-up during their heated Aviva Premiership semi-final encounter which saw Ma'afu sent off for his attack on Youngs, who was sin binned for his involvement, on Friday.
NEIL ASHTON AND SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal will hand Arsene Wenger a £24m contract and £100m transfer kitty in the next 72 hours.
Louis van Gaal dropped the heaviest hint yet that he will appoint Robin van Persie as captain when he takes over at Manchester United.
Adam Lallana is missing his own expensive stag do in order to present Roy Hodgson with a selection problem at the World Cup.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: In Jimmy Bullard's new book pretty much anything goes, as long as it's funny. At the end of a season in which he finally listened to the screams from his knees, he has committed his favourite capers to paper and written Bend it like Bullard.
Young Emre Can has been on top form in the Bayer Leverkusen midfield this season. Here, German football writer Kit Holden explains why Liverpool are targeting a move for the midfielder.
Liverpool are locked in a straight fight with Inter Milan for Emre Can but are confident of landing him after discovering he has a £10million release clause.
Eliaquim Mangala has revealed he'd prefer a move to Chelsea rather than Manchester City because the Blues are based in London.
Roy Hodgson's England squad raised a staggering £362,000 for charity at their World Cup send-off ball on Sunday night.
England's chosen ones are off to Portugal for a training camp ahead of the World Cup in Brazil, and are all smiles on the plane before the biggest tournament of their lives.
Arsene Wenger will know his squad will need a shake-up if the north London club are to challenge on four fronts next season. SAMI MOKBEL takes a look at the potential ins and outs at the Emirates.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Sir Jack Brabham's skill as an engineer and businessman, as well as a driver, made him one of the greatest names in Formula One.
Rafa Benitez has indicated he may spend the next 10 years at Napoli and snub any move by Tottenham to lure him back to the Premier League.
With the transfer window set to officially open on July 1, a football club in Bolivia has undoubtedly made the most bizarre signing of the summer.
It is a rum do, the modern media scandal. At the start of last week, Football Association board member Heather Rabbatts sent two text messages of support to Richard Scudamore, chief executive of the Premier League.
England's World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore has been immortalised with his own waxwork model by Madame Tussauds.
The net is closing in on a world renowned former cricketer after New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum revealed he had been asked to fix games.
Formula One would consider handing Richard Scudamore a route back into top-level sport if he is sacked as Premier League chief executive.
Former Chelsea and England striker Chris Sutton has been declared bankrupt after being caught in a spread betting foreign currency scam.
Cyclist Eloy Teruel wanted the ground to eat him up on Saturday after celebrating a stage win one lap too early in the Tour of California. The Spaniard sprinted clear from the pack in the final stages for what he thought was a victory, pumping his fists passionately.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: Every day Sportsmail takes a look at the European papers to see what are the biggest stories creating talking points on the continent.
Television viewers were left confused after BT Sport commentators failed to acknowledge the tribute to victims of the Bradford fire during the FA Cup final.
David Beckham geared up for this summer's World Cup in Brazil, by exploring the country's Amazon for a special BBC documentary.
Thibaut Courtois celebrated winning La Liga with over 100,000 fans on the streets of Madrid but looks likely to be with Chelsea next season.
Real Betis midfielder Alfred N'Diaye cradled a young fan to safety from the wreckage after the collapse of a fence in the stands of Osasuna's El Sadar Stadium. 68 fans were injured amid chaotic scenes on the final day of the season.
Van Gaal appointed Man United manager
Manchester United have appointed Louis van Gaal as their new manager following the sacking of David Moyes
Pique and pop star girlfriend Shakira share passionate kiss at glitzy awards bash
Shakira comforts Barcelona's Gerard Pique after La Liga woe
Red devil! Cyrus spotted in a Man United shirt while on UK tour
Popstar Miley Cyrus has revealed she's a Red Devil by wearing a Man United shirt on tour
United and Arsenal told it will cost £45m to sign Barcelona's Fabregas
Man United and Arsenal have been told they can sign Cesc Fabregas if they offer £45million
EXCLUSIVE: Sagna to be offered £150,000-a-week at City as Arsenal defender heads to Manchester for talks
Bacary Sagna is expected in Manchester on Monday for talks
Bullard on Hodgson, Capello, that infamous goal celebration with Hull and numerous dressing room pranks... Sportsmail meets the maddest man in football
Lallana misses HIS OWN £50,000 stag do in Miami to be fit for this summer's World Cup
Adam Lallana skips his own stag do in favour of succeeding in Brazil
England stars pose on the plane ahead of trip to Portugal to kick-start World Cup training
England's chosen ones have flown to Portugal for a training camp
Cazorla nabs photographer's camera to capture Arsenal's FA Cup celebrations
Santi Cazorla borrows one of the pitchside photographer's cameras
Podolski snaps Jack Wilshere, Szczesny and Co asleep after Arsenal FA Cup victory parade
Arsenal's FA Cup Final celebrations took their toll on the tired players
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: Barcelona need EIGHT signings... with Kompany, Courtois and Pogba on hit list
Sportsmail rounds up European headlines
Courtois celebrates with 100,000 mad Atletico fans
But Thibaut Courtois is likely to be contesting the Premier League with Chelsea next season
Hodgson turns up the heat on England as the squad head to Portugal
The Liverpool lads had a ball at England squad's charity gala before heading to Portugal
Drogba confirms he will leave Galatasaray... Could a return to the Premier League be next for Chelsea legend?
Didier Drogba confirms he's leaving Galatasaray
Arsenal to release limited edition shirt to commemorate their overdue FA Cup victory
FA Cup winner to launch patchwork shirt from the last 20 years with Nike
Smooth operator! Young baseball fan tricks woman in the crowd with decoy ball
Youngster pretends to give pretty woman ball he caught during game
Sportsmail columnist Jamie Redknapp wins BAFTA for A League Of Their Own
The quiz show won best Comedy Entertainment Programme
Arsenal celebrate their FA Cup win with a victory parade that attracts thousands of fans to the streets of north London
Thousands of Arsenal fans flooded the streets
Arsenal WAGS celebrate Gunners' FA Cup victory following Wembley showdown
Having supported their men, the WAGs got their hands on the trophy
Dwight Gayle, Jerome Thomas and Barry Bannan lead the Crystal Palace post-season party among bikini-clad girls in Las Vegas
Cristal Palace?
Andre Schurrle's girlfriend Montana Yorke shows off her ball skills on Instagram
Montana Yorke tries to impress boyfriend Andre Schurrle
Arsene Wenger forced to go topless after Arsenal team soak him in beer following thrilling FA Cup final win
Arsene Wenger paid tribute to his team
Jason McAteer wears his infamous cream Liverpool suit for TV stint on FA Cup final
The infamous 1996 'Spice Boys' suit got another airing
Atletico Madrid supporters make merry long into the night after Diego Godin's header gives Diego Simeone's heroes first La Liga title in 18 years
Rio-bocop... armed and ready for the World Cup
Elite troops carrying rifles, stun grenades and combat knives will tackle fans who cause trouble in Brazil
Pitbull and JLO release official 2014 World Cup video 'We Are One (Ole Ola)'
Pitbull and JLO have released the official 2014 World Cup video
APOEL defender Kaka hit in the head by 'pistol-fired missile' that pierced dugout during Cypriot title decider
The Cypriot title decider was abandoned
WIN tickets to Froch vs Groves II at Wembley, plus a hotel in London
Sportsmail has teamed up with Betway, the official betting sponsor for Froch-Groves II
Will Rizzle Kicks put the boot into John Terry at England dinner?
Most of Roy Hodgson's England squad will attend a charity dinner on Sunday evening
Arsenal WAGS get ready to 'support our men' in the FA Cup final...
Arsenal's WAGS prepared for the FA Cup final the only way they know how
Robin van Persie, David de Gea and Adnan Januzaj star in Manchester United sponsor advert... promoting Korean meatballs!
Coutinho and Rafael escape from World Cup omission heartache by attending fancy dress party in Brazil
Phillippe Coutinho and Rafael party in Brazil
Costa in tears after going off injured during pivotal La Liga decider against Barcelona
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has gone off injured
Sex, drugs and a romp with Katie Price
Former Rangers star Fernando Ricksen, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, tells all in his new autobiography
AC Milan star Balotelli has Porsche, gold and watches stolen after burglary
Thieves broke into the Italy and AC Milan forward's house
Sacre bleu! Nasri's girlfriend is to be SUED by France boss Deschamps after x-rated Twitter rant
Didier Deschamps has filed a civil lawsuit
Roo's the daddy! Wayne's ready to roar for England as young son Kai watches him train in Algarve
Wayne Rooney is preparing for World Cup
Rihanna sets pulses racing with provocative display at NBA play-offs
Kevin Durant scored 39 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder but Rihanna stole the show
Mourinho will give youngsters a chance at the 'right time'
Jose Mourinho has revealed he will give Chelsea's youngsters a chance in the first-team
JONATHAN McEVOY: Rosberg is not being treated as a second-class citizen
But Lewis Hamilton's team-mate is certainly driving like one
Vieira takes trip to Senegal to check up on UNICEF-supported school students
Patrick Vieira visited school students in Dakar to lend his support
Micky Yule's story is filled with horror. But it is a tale of heroes... and an unconquerable soul
For Micky Yule is an athlete. An inspiration in a Team Scotland vest
No wonder he's smiling!
Messi agrees £16.3m-a-year Barcelona deal Lionel Messi has become the world's highest-paid player
Carroll's on the head-standby list: World Cup reserve shows off on holiday in Dubai
Andy Carroll is keeping in good spirits with his girlfriend Billi
James is bankrupt! Former England keeper reveals he is skint despite earning £20m
Former England keeper David James has been declared bankrupt
Shop girl suspended after calling Terry a 'pig' in conversation that he overhead
A shop assistant was forced to apologise to John Terry
Mourinho flies to Belgium to keep tabs on Thorgan Hazard
The Chelsea boss went across the North sea to check up on one of his young loanees
Who are the Premier League talismen?
Every team has one and it's not usually the player you would expect. But who are the lucky charms for each team?
Rio vs Sergio (part II): Manchester rivals face off again in games console challenge
They may never reach the heights of their rivalry on the pitch again...
Williams finds Maradona up a mountain... or does he?
Robbie Williams has been left red-faced after meeting a Diego Maradona lookalike
McDowell pulls out of Wentworth showpiece to be with pregnant wife
Graeme McDowell has withdrawn from next week's BMW PGA Championship
Fans throw flares onto the pitch and set fire to advertising boards after Bulgarian cup final
Ludogorets Razgrad's win was marred by violence among fans
Jamaican sprint star Blake reveals ambition to play county cricket
Yohan Blake has set his sights on playing cricket for Yorkshire after hanging up his spikes
Liverpool ace Sturridge relaxes in Miami despite Hodgson warning
Daniel Sturridge has taken time out with his girlfriend ahead of meeting up for England
Nasri's girlfriend apologises for offending as City midfielder considers quitting international football
Nasri was left out of the France World Cup squad
So, why will Spain's Martinez's former girlfriend be cheering on GERMANY in Brazil?
She may be Spanish, but Maria Imizcoz is rooting for Germany
England vs Uruguay World Cup venue protected by riot police
Demonstrators blocked two key roads and hundreds protested near the Itaquerao Stadium
Sevilla celebrate Europa League triumph in style on open-top bus and boat parade
Sevilla celebrated in front of thousands of jubilant fans in the Spanish city
Barcelona say farewell to Carles Puyol as legend retires...
And he reveals he won't want to be a manager and won't make bench against Atletico Madrid
Neymar introduces stunning girlfriend Gabriella Lenzi to Barcelona
JOE CALLAGHAN'S Blog from Brazil looks ahead to the World Cup
It's Manchester UNITED
Rio Ferdinand may have left Manchester United - but he seems to have lost none of his competitive spirit when it comes to rivalries
Evans above!
The Rotherham boss tried in vain to halt an early pitch invasion as the Millers booked a Wembley date with Leyton Orient
Which Premier League star heading to the World Cup looked like this back in the day?
Here's a clue: This player's hair is slightly different now!
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Goalkeeper Joe Hart insists England will not use the searing heat as an excuse at the World Cup. Roy Hodgson's team take on Italy in their opening game in the city of Manaus, in the Amazon jungle.
Artist Quentin Devine has gone nuts for the World Cup and carved five faces of English football legends on a handful of Brazils. Armed with a scalpel, a magnifying glass and a 99p bag of Brazil Nuts, he spent around four days on each one to perfect his portraits of Gary Lineker, Paul Gascoigne, David Beckham, Alan Shearer and current England star Wayne Rooney.
Robin van Persie tweeted a picture of himself with Louis van Gaal's assistant manager Patrick Kluivert on Sunday night. Holland captain van Persie scored a brilliant volley during Holland's friendly with Ecuador.
Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has pulled out of the France squad for the World Cup in Brazil because of a neck injury.
ITV World Cup viewers may have to put up with advert breaks during matches after broadcasters were given the chance to cash in.
Juventus' team doctor has confirmed that Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal will be fit for the World Cup despite undergoing surgery just two weeks ago.
Roy Hodgson has announced that midfielder Frank Lampard will be England's vice-captain at this summer's World Cup.
ROB SHEPHERD: Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is set to quit England after the World Cup - whatever the outcome of the campaign in Brazil.
Stuart Pearce believes that Joe Hart should be a penalty taker, should England reach a shoot-out during this summer's World Cup.
Bayern Munich fans gathered in their thousands to celebrate their team's 2-0 German Cup win against Borussia Dortmund while getting a glimpse of the double winners.
The top is a patchwork of many different Arsenal shirts from years gone by, to celebrate their 20-year partnership with Nike and the ending of their nine-year run without silverware
Montana Yorke tries to impress boyfriend Andre Schurrle with her super skills feet whilst they relax in their back garden
Roy Keane believes Phil Neville should have left Man United when David Moyes was sacked and not stayed to work with interim boss Ryan Giggs.
Juventus are keen to secure Manchester United's Patrice Evra to a two-year contract after holding talks over the weekend with the 33-year-old in Turin.
Didier Drogba has confirmed that he will be leaving Galatasaray. The Ivory Coast star took to Instagram to reveal the news and say his goodbyes.
Montpellier midfielder Remy Cabella is open to a move to Newcastle United. The North East club made a move for the 24-year-old in January.
ROB SHEPHERD: Real Madrid are poised to start their usual leaking tactics to pile pressure on Liverpool and Luis Suarez for a transfer this summer.
Sergei Rebrov has been appointed new coach of Dynamo Kiev following the club's season-ending 3-1 victory Sunday over Zorya Luhansk.
CAMBRIDGE UNITED 2-1 GATESHEAD - LAURA WILLIAMSON AT WEMBLEY: Less than 24 hours after Arsenal ended their nine-year trophy drought at Wembley, Cambridge United sealed a return to the Football League after nine years in the wilderness.
Champions Juventus eased their way through the 100-point barrier to end the Serie A season with a league record 102 thanks to a comfortable 3-0 win over Cagliari.
Crystal Palace's remarkable season is one well worth celebrating and some of their first-team stars are doing it in style among bikini-clad revellers in Las Vegas.
The Gunners winning the FA Cup ironically saves Tottenham from starting their Europa league campaign on July 31 in a qualifying round.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be offered the opportunity to become Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director when he decides to retire.
Coach Gerardo Martino says he is leaving Barcelona after a disappointing first season that ended with his team losing its Spanish league title.
Manuel Pellegrini is pushing ahead with the signing of Porto's Fernando, as he devises a strategy to win the Champions League next season..
MATT BARLOW: Eden Hazard has eased Chelsea fears that he is unhappy at Stamford Bridge with a vow to improve next season.
CHARLES SALE: The Richard Scudamore sexist email controversy has been swept under the carpet by the Rupert Murdoch empire.
Thousands of Arsenal fans flooded the streets of north London to celebrate their side's dramatic FA Cup victory, that ended a nine-year wait for silverware. The players were taken in two red double decker buses that left from the Emirates Stadium and travelled to Islington Town Hall, Upper Street and back.
Santi Cazorla's opener for Arsenal joins the list of great free-kicks at Wembley. Sportsmail relives a magnificent seven that stunned football on its greatest stage.
Jack Wilshere got a little carried away as Arsenal were parading the FA Cup trophy around London on Sunday. The midfielder, who came on during extra-time in the 3-2 win against Hull City, swore while addressing supporters.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger paid tribute to his team after their thrilling FA Cup final win over Hull City but he might not have seen the funny side after having to go topless due to getting soaked in beer.
SAMI MOKBEL: Just for a moment, Arsenal thought they had lost the FA Cup. Not Saturday's pulsating final against Hull, but the trophy itself...
It is six years since Aaron Ramsey burst on to the scene as Cardiff went all the way to the FA Cup final at Wembley.
Mesut Ozil was signed by Arsenal to be the matchwinning difference in their biggest games, but he failed to deliver despite the FA Cup win.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was drenched in champagne after ending his nine-year trophy drought.
Lukasz Fabianski admits the FA Cup final was probably his last match for Arsenal but could think of no better way to end his time with the club.
Steve Bruce admitted he was physically and mentally exhausted and in need of a holiday - but it may have to be a short one.
Australian three times Formula One champion Jack Brabham has passed away. Brabham, who won the Formula One titles in 1959, 1960 and 1966, died at his home on Australia's Gold Coast aged 88, the family's official website (www.brabham.co.uk) said.
JONATHAN McEVOY: With no sparks between the drivers and fears of the most one-sided Formula One season ever as Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes dominate, Damon Hill admits it's not so good for the fans.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner feels Sebastian Vettel now has his 'mojo back' following his stunning performance in Spain.
A modified exhaust tested by Mercedes in Spain has failed to make the new cars sound any louder, Nico Rosberg claimed on Wednesday.
Mercedes have trialled a modified exhaust system in a bid to raise the sound levels of Formula One.
INTERVIEW BY PAUL NEWMAN: There would be no more symbolic sight than Moeen Ali walking down the pavilion steps at Lord's next month to make his Test debut for England. It would be a triumph for modern society as well as this hugely talented cricketer.
Bradley Wiggins wrapped up victory in the Tour of California as fellow Briton Mark Cavendish sprinted to the final-stage win.
LAURA WILLIAMSON: Christine Ohuruogu may not compete in the individual 400 metres at this summer's Commonwealth Games.
MARTIN DOMIN: Nathan Cleverly immediately set his sights on bitter rival Tony Bellew after picking off Shawn Corbin on Saturday night.
Andy Murray was practising at Wimbledon while Novak Djokovic was beating Rafael Nadal in Rome to suggest he is the man to beat.
SAM PETERS: Chris Ashton's participation in the Heineken Cup final is in doubt after it emerged that his crass attempt to put off Nick Evans is being probed.
Brendon Todd claimed his first PGA Tour title with a two-shot victory at the HP Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas.
Miguel Angel Jimenez extended his own record as the oldest winner in European Tour history with victory in a three-man play-off at the Spanish Open.
England's Twenty20 opener Alex Hales has spoken of his frustration after being omitted from the one-day squad for the series against Sri Lanka.
Justin Gatlin cruised to victory in the 100 metres at the Shanghai Diamond League, while hurdler Xie Wenjun got the loudest cheer of the night.
Serena Williams won the Internazionali BNL d'Italia after seeing off Sara Errani in a final ruined by injury to her opponent. Errani had recovered from a break down to bring the first set back on serve but required lengthy off-court treatment on her left hip and thigh.
Wasps' director of rugby Dai Young insists his side can mount a successful raid in France next weekend and nick the last place in Europe after this narrow win.
MARTIN DOMIN: Nathan Cleverly made an impressive start to his cruiserweight campaign with a second-round stoppage of Shaun Corbin in Cardiff.
Paul George scored 24 points to give the Indiana Pacers a key game one win in their Eastern Conference finals series with the Miami Heat.
England boss Stuart Lancaster and Saracens rugby director Mark McCall are awaiting injury updates on two talismanic players.
MARTIN DOMIN: Lee Selby took another step towards a world title challenge with an emphatic points victory over Mexican Romulo Koasicha.
Huddersfield showed no mercy to their stricken neighbours Bradford as they cruised to a fifth straight win to consolidate their place in the top six.
Heather Watson will return to the world's top 100 after winning the Sparta Prague Open, defeating Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the final.
MARTIN DOMIN: Gavin Rees summoned one last hurrah to exact his revenge on Gary Buckland and bow out of the ring on a high.
Classy Castleford got their First Utility Super League title charge back on track with a ruthless demolition of a poor Wakefield.
Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen returns with the latest installment of his new weekly column for MailOnline Sport. The former Gillingham boss does not hold back with his views on current issues in football.
Sportsmail invited John Motson to pick the best FA Cup final goals he commentated on. After much deliberation, 'Motty' whittled it down. Here they are, in chronological order...
THE DEBATE: Are B teams the way forward for English football? I think we all know the answer to that one. Nevertheless, when I wrote about Greg Dyke's big idea last week, it provoked a lively discussion.
When Sepp Blatter acknowledged that they had made a 'mistake' in awarding the 2022 World Cup finals to Qatar, it came as some surprise.
It cost £757million to build and came in for fierce criticism but there can be no doubt modern Wembley already has its own history.
I always thought Man United were a tight-knit family club who looked after their players well. But the way they treated Rio Ferdinand lacked class.
Inevitably this season there were decisions which put referees in the spotlight. These were the season's five most contentious incidents...
In Michel Platini's perfect world football would be a non-contact sport. The Beautiful Game, as described by Pele, would be a work of art un-desecrated.
ADRIAN DURHAM: Why was Ashley Cole not picked for the England World Cup squad? I blame Jose Mourinho.
MARTHA KELNER IN AMSTERDAM: Louis van Gaal guided Holland to a 1-1 draw against Ecuador on Saturday night. Here's what United would have learned from the game.
Sportsmail has put together a combined starting XI, but only two United players have made the side...
Were it only goals from English players that counted this season then the table would look really rather different - with City in the bottom three!
JOE BERNSTEIN: John Terry received a stay of execution this week at Chelsea, but elsewhere this is a pivotal time for the Premier League's loyal one-club men.
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